Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
michoacanensis
ID:
1322641

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sánchez-Ken

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Mex. 101: 129 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335095

Common Names

  • Digitaria michoacanensis
  • Michoacanensis Digitaria
  • Digitaria's Michoacanensis

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Description

Digitaria michoacanensis (also called 'Michoacan Fingergrass', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Poaceae family. It is native to Mexico, and is found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes. It has a rhizome root system, and its leaves are linear and grass-like. Its flowers are white or pink, and have three petals and three sepals.

Uses & Benefits

Digitaria michoacanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Digitaria michoacanensis has small yellow flowers with three petals and a short corolla tube. The seeds are small and black, with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Digitaria michoacanensis is a tropical plant that is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, although cuttings can be taken from mature plants.

Where to Find Digitaria michoacanensis

Digitaria michoacanensis is found in Mexico.

Digitaria michoacanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Digitaria michoacanensis?

Digitaria michoacanensis

What is the natural habitat of Digitaria michoacanensis?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

What is the blooming period of Digitaria michoacanensis?

Late spring to early summer

Species in the Digitaria genus

Digitaria abludens, Digitaria abyssinica, Digitaria acuminatissima, Digitaria adamaouensis, Digitaria aequiglumis, Digitaria alleizettei, Digitaria ammophila, Digitaria andicola, Digitaria andringitrensis, Digitaria angolensis, Digitaria ankaratrensis, Digitaria appropinquata, Digitaria arenicola, Digitaria argillacea, Digitaria argyrograpta, Digitaria argyrotricha, Digitaria aridicola, Digitaria aristulata, Digitaria arushae, Digitaria asthenes, Digitaria atra, Digitaria atrofusca, Digitaria badia, Digitaria baileyi, Digitaria bakeri, Digitaria balansae, Digitaria barbinodis, Digitaria bicornis, Digitaria bidactyla, Digitaria bonplandii, Digitaria brazzae, Digitaria breedlovei, Digitaria breviglumis, Digitaria brownii, Digitaria brunoana, Digitaria calcarata, Digitaria caledonica, Digitaria californica, Digitaria cardenasiana, Digitaria catamarcensis, Digitaria cayoensis, Digitaria chacoensis, Digitaria chaseae, Digitaria ciliaris, Digitaria clavitricha, Digitaria coenicola, Digitaria cognata, Digitaria comifera, Digitaria compacta, Digitaria complanata,

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Jorge Gabriel Sánchez-Ken (d.1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sánchez-Ken' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77125604-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].